Cookbook creator says: I used dried kidney beans, added extra can of chicken broth and had as red beans and rice. Very good. (I sauteed an onion per person and put on top of red beans and rice.... delicious)Submitted by STRIPPERGLITTER

Cookbook creator says: many suggestions in reviews that sound good: ex... use mushroom soup and canned mushrooms; ranch dressing mix instead of italian; using pack and half of dressing mix and 1 1/2 c. of water for more sauceSubmitted by MOM2EMENDREW